Gary Hanson, Former South Dakota State Senator

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Gary Hanson

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Democratic Party

Prior offices
South Dakota State Senate District 1

Personal
Profession
Farmer

Gary D. Hanson was a Democratic member of the South Dakota State Senate, representing the 1st District from 2005 to 2011. Previously, he served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1998 to 2004[1]. Senator Hanson did not run for re-election in the South Dakota State Senate 2010 elections.[2]

He joined the South Dakota State Senate in 2004 and served in that position until 2011. During this time he served as Assistant Minority Leader.

Hanson was a board member for Farmers Elevator from 1995 to 2000. He worked as director for Farmers Elevator from 1990 to 2006. He has worked as a farmer and rancher.

Hanson attended South Dakota State University from 1968 to 1971.

Committee assignments[edit]

Prior to leaving the South Dakota State Senate, Hanson served on the following committees:

  • Legislative Procedure Committee, South Dakota Senate
  • State Affairs Committee, South Dakota Senate
  • Transportation Committee, South Dakota Senate

Elections[edit]

2010[edit]

See also: South Dakota State Senate elections, 2010

Hanson did not run for re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010.

2008[edit]

On Nov. 4, 2008, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate, defeating opponent Lucas Lentsch (R).[3]

Hanson raised $9,340 for his campaign while Lentsch raised $18,933.[4]

South Dakota State Senate, District 1 (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Gary Hanson (D) 5,165 53.67%
Lucas Lentsch (R) 4,459 46.33%

2006[edit]

On Nov. 7, 2006, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate.[5]

Hanson raised $3,397 for his campaign.[6]

South Dakota State Senate, District 1 (2006)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Gary Hanson (D) 6,491 100%

2004[edit]

On Nov. 2, 2004, Hanson won election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota State Senate.[7]

Hanson raised $1,950 for his campaign.[8]

South Dakota State Senate, District 1 (2004)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Gary Hanson (D) 7,348 100%


2002[edit]

On Nov. 5, 2002, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives, defeating opponents Lynn Wilson and Neil G. Stokke.[9]

Hanson raised $61,627 for his campaign while Sigdestad raised $2,065. Wilson raised $4,336, and Stokke raised $299.[10]

South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 1 (2002)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Gary Hanson (D) 5,701 34.30%
Green check mark transparent.png David Sigdestad (D) 4,939 29.72%
Lynn Wilson (R) 3,431 20.65%
Neil G. Stokke (R) 2,548 15.33%


2000[edit]

On Nov. 7, 2000, Hanson won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives, defeating opponents Larry Baumgarn (R) and Gilbert DeSpiegler (R).[11]

Hanson raised $10,934 for his campaign while Sigdestad raised $5,825. DeSpiegler raised $4,233, and Baumgarn raised $2,071.[12]

South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 1 (2000)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Gary Hanson (D) 5,498 33.50%
Green check mark transparent.png David Sigdestad (D) 4,305 26.23%
Larry Baumgarn (R) 3,477 21.19%
Gilbert DeSpiegler (R) 3,132 19.08%


1998[edit]

On Nov. 3, 1998, Hanson won election to the 1st District Seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives, defeating opponents Larry Baumgarn (R) and V. LeRoy Bergan (D).[13]

South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 1 (1998)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Mike Jaspers (R) 5,297 35.30%
Green check mark transparent.png Gary Hanson (D) 4,117 27.44%
Larry Baumgarn (R) 3,018 20.11%
V. LeRoy Bergan (D) 2,572 17.14%

Campaign donors[edit]

2008[edit]

Hanson raised $9,340 during the 2008 election cycle.

His top contributors are listed below.[14]

Donor Amount
South Dakota Education Association $1,500
South Dakota Electric Utility Companies $1,000
South Dakota Corn Growers Association $500
South Dakota Association of Realtors $500
South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations $500
South Dakota Telecommunications Association $500

Personal[edit]

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Hanson and his wife Angela have three children.

External links[edit]

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  • Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000,

Footnotes[edit]

  1. Gary Hanson, Wikipedia
  2. Primary Election Results (timed out)
  3. 2008 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 1
  4. 2008 campaign contributors to Gary Hanson
  5. 2006 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 1
  6. District 1 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2006
  7. 2004 Election Results, South Dakota Senate, District 1
  8. District 1 South Dakota Senate Spending, 2004
  9. 2002 Election Results, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 1
  10. District 1 South Dakota House of Representatives Spending, 2002
  11. 2000 Election Results, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 1
  12. District 1 South Dakota House of Representatives Spending, 2000
  13. 1998 Election Results, South Dakota House of Representatives, District 1
  14. Campaign contributors to Gary Hanson
Political offices
Preceded by
David Gleason
South Dakota House District 1
1999–2004
Succeeded by
Clayton Halverson
Preceded by
Paul Symens
South Dakota Senate District 1
2005–2011
Succeeded by
Jason Frerichs


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Current members of the South Dakota State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Gary Cammack
Minority Leader:Troy Heinert
Senators
District 1
Michael Rohl (R)
District 2
Brock Greenfield (R)
District 3
Al Novstrup (R)
District 4
John Wiik (R)
District 5
Lee Schoenbeck (R)
District 6
Herman Otten (R)
District 7
V.J. Smith (R)
District 8
Casey Crabtree (R)
District 9
Wayne Steinhauer (R)
District 10
Margaret Sutton (R)
District 11
Jim Stalzer (R)
District 12
R. Curd (R)
District 13
Jack Kolbeck (R)
District 14
Larry Zikmund (R)
District 15
Reynold Nesiba (D)
District 16
James Bolin (R)
District 17
Arthur Rusch (R)
District 18
Jean Hunhoff (R)
District 19
Kyle Schoenfish (R)
District 20
Joshua Klumb (R)
District 21
Erin Tobin (R)
District 22
David Wheeler (R)
District 23
Bryan Breitling (R)
District 24
Mary Duvall (R)
District 25
Marsha Symens (R)
District 26
Troy Heinert (D)
District 27
Red Foster (D)
District 28
Ryan Maher (R)
District 29
Gary Cammack (R)
District 30
Julie Frye-Mueller (R)
District 31
Timothy Johns (R)
District 32
Helene Duhamel (R)
District 33
David Johnson (R)
District 34
Michael Diedrich (R)
District 35
Jessica Castleberry (R)
Republican Party (32)
Democratic Party (3)



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